Chapter 1261

You are currently at Starlight Stage Seven; the Cosmic Genius Tournament begins in two years.

The Spirit Pivot Sacred Land can provide you with better cultivation, which is why I left the decision to you.

After explaining everything, Niki lazily leaned back against the sofa.

"I see. I understand, teacher."

Xu Jingming nodded, then smiled: "But I think the Noah Sacred Land suits me better—no need to switch."

The Spirit Pivot Sacred Land is merely a mid-tier civilization cosmic state.

Compared to the Noah Empire, resources may indeed be more abundant, but not by much.

More importantly, my cultivation requires little in resources—just the ability to slay demonic beasts.

This can be done equally well in either the Noah Sacred Land or the Spirit Pivot Sacred Land.

I have already taken Lu Wen as my master; I won't easily choose to join the Spirit Pivot Sacred Land.

"Oh?"

Niki's beautiful eyes held a hint of surprise, but quickly shifted to admiration: "Good. I will report your decision truthfully upward."

Choosing to stay at the Noah Sacred Land instead of going somewhere better.

Such qualities, she believed, were not only to her liking, but would be admired by other Immortal Gods as well.

After the exchange competition ends, Xu Jingming's reward will likely be increased significantly.

After leaving Teacher Niki, Xu Jingming did not go to the Trial Zone.

Instead, he returned once more to the arena, waiting for Ye Lan's match to begin.

Over an hour later, four matches had passed, and finally it was Ye Lan's turn.

"The next match is the Sixth Cross-Rank Challenge!"

The announcer Jiang's voice boomed through the arena's speakers:

"From the Noah Sacred Land, Starlight Stage Two champion Ye Lan, will challenge Spirit Pivot Sacred Land's Starlight Stage Three powerhouse, Yan Jin!"

The spectator seats erupted in deafening cheers.

Since Xu Jingming defeated three Spirit Pivot Sacred Land prodigies in a row, the Noah Sacred Land's support rate soared.

Not to mention Ye Lan herself is a stunning beauty!

"Ye Lan! Ye Lan!"

"Lord Yan Jin will win!"

"Show the Noah Sacred Land what real strength is!"

"......"

Amid the spectators' chants, Xu Jingming turned his gaze to the arena—the two competitors were already in position.

On the left, Ye Lan wore a form-fitting silver battle suit that accentuated her tall, graceful figure.

Her purple hair was tied back into a neat ponytail, giving her a bold, martial air.

Her expression was calm, as if the upcoming cross-rank challenge were merely routine training.

Opposite her, Yan Jin was a towering giant nearly two meters tall.

His entire body was knotted with muscle, his skin gleaming with a metallic luster.

He crossed his arms, gazing down at Ye Lan with disdain, a sneer curling on his lips:

"You Noah Sacred Land produced Xu Jingming, and now even every stray cat and dog dares launch a cross-rank challenge?

I'll show you soon just how vast the gap is between your Noah Sacred Land and our Spirit Pivot Sacred Land!"

Facing Yan Jin's mockery, Ye Lan said nothing—only her gaze grew slightly colder.

Above the arena, a powerful figure now hovered in midair.

He was a Cosmic Stage cultivator.

Starlight Stage cultivators have limited power; their battles pose no threat to spectators.

But Starlight Stage battles are different—the shockwaves can easily spread over a thousand kilometers.

Thus, a Cosmic Stage cultivator must guard the arena.

Otherwise, mere stray shockwaves could kill large swaths of spectators.

"Both competitors, prepare yourselves—the match—BEGIN!"

As the AI referee's electronic voice rang out, Ye Lan and Yan Jin moved simultaneously.

Hu—

A violent wind surged, and in an instant, the air of the entire arena seemed to come alive.

Countless visible cyan air currents spiraled around Ye Lan, forming a massive wind domain over fifty kilometers in diameter!

More astonishingly, these air currents did not flow randomly.

They moved along mysterious, intricate paths—each gust of wind seemed alive, brimming with terrifying cutting power!

The dual fusion of Wind Law and Space Law!

Yan Jin, across from her, roared in response.

Golden and earth-yellow light erupted from his body, instantly engulfing a radius of hundreds of kilometers.

Where the light passed, even the air grew heavy and sharp.

The two champions' law domains crashed together—cyan and gold light interwove, exploding in a deafening roar!

"Such overwhelming domain suppression!"

In the spectator seats, Xu Jingming narrowed his eyes.

He could clearly feel that although Ye Lan's law was more agile, it was not gaining the upper hand under Yan Jin's suppression.

"Sister Jiang's Wind Law is at the second level, her Space Law at the first."

Logically, the space principle is stronger than Jin Yan's metal and earth basic principles.

But Jin Yan's dual principles have both reached the third layer—truly formidable."

Lu Yunji analyzed from the side, his crimson eyes carrying a hint of concern.

Xu Jingming completed a triple penetration; now Ye Lan has also begun challenging across tiers.

The Spirit Pivot Sacred Land's Starlight Tier has been wiped out; unable to settle accounts with Xu Jingming, they will likely vent all their fury on Ye Lan.

"Ultimate Wind: Thousand Blades!"

Unaware of Lu Yunji's concern, Ye Lan lightly swept her slender fingers through the air.

In an instant, countless emerald wind blades materialized out of thin air.

Each blade was sharp enough to cut through space, howling toward Jin Yan.

This was the terrifying power of the wind principle—capable of leveling an entire mountain peak.

"Jin Shield!"

Jin Yan growled, and blinding Jin Guang erupted from his body.

In the next instant, a massive shield of metal and rock formed before him, its surface covered in mysterious principle patterns.

"Ding ding ding—"

The wind blades struck the giant shield, producing a dense clattering of metal on metal.

Sparks flew across the shield's surface, yet it never pierced through.

"Is this all your skill? You dare challenge me?"

Jin Yan sneered as he stepped out from behind the shield, "The Noah Sacred Land's Star Tier Two? Not impressive at all!"

In the next instant, he slammed his palms together.

Hum—!!

A dull yellow aura appeared behind him.

The moment the aura appeared, his aura surged violently upward!

T5 Phases—Golden Colossus!

He had not yet mastered the formation of the phase's true form, yet the enhancement to his principles was already terrifyingly immense!

Opposite him, Ye Lan refused to yield; the glimmers of wind and space principles shone brilliantly behind her.

Forming the shape of two interlocked crescent moons, the space around this phase subtly warped, clearly brimming with terrifying spatial power!

T5 Phase—Double Crescent Wheel!

"Both our phases are T5; alone, I cannot defeat him. If so..."

Thinking this, Ye Lan—who had already made her decision—no longer hesitated; her long-suppressed bloodline power erupted violently!

What followed made everyone's eyes widen in shock.

Ye Lan's body began to glow with a faint violet aura; her waist-length purple hair stirred without wind, growing down to her ankles.

Then her entire silhouette underwent a startling transformation—a pair of translucent violet wing membranes slowly unfurled from her back.

Her already slender waist contracted to an almost unbelievable curve, forming a breathtaking hourglass figure beneath her tight battle suit.

Her chest, previously full, became even more prominent, bulging into a provocative silhouette that stirred the blood.

Most astonishing was the suddenly exaggerated curve of her hips; as a heart-shaped tail extended from her coccyx swayed, it revealed a plump, ripe-melon-like fullness.